Ron Cephas Jones
| Born | January 8, 1957 |
| Hometown | Paterson, New Jersey, United States |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Children | Jasmine Cephas Jones |
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Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia reunite and pay homage to their “This Is Us” characters, baby bump included
- Ventimiglia will appear on a future episode of the rewatch podcast "That Was Us," which Moore co-hosts with Sterling K. Brown and Chris Sullivan.
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ShowBiz Minute: Ron Cephas Jones, ‘Blue Beetle,’ K-Con
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | This Is Us | Winner |
| 2017 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | This Is Us | Nominated |
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Mandy Moore Recalls Ron Cephas Jones' 'Intrinsic Connection' to His “This Is Us ”Character Dying: 'He Was Suffering'
Ron Cephas Jones died at age 66 in August 2023 due to "a long-standing pulmonary issue," his rep told PEOPLE at the time
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O.J. Simpson Featured During “In Memoriam” Segment at BET Awards
O.J. Simpson was among those featured in the “In Memoriam” segment at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday night — a move that came as a surprise to some in attendance. The audience had been applauding as photos were shown during the montage. But when Simpson’s image came onscreen, with the identifying description of “Former NFL …
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O.J. Simpson's Inclusion In BET Awards' 'In Memoriam' Reportedly Surprises Attendees
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "many in the audience were a bit surprised" to see Simpson's face.
- CelebrityThe Independent
BET Awards viewers outraged as OJ Simpson honoured In Memoriam but Andre Braugher snubbed
Notable silence descended over audience as former NFL player was honoured
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See the Real Life Loves — and Littles Ones! — of the Cast of “This Is Us ”
From Mandy Moore's soon-to-be family of five to Milo Ventimiglia's recent walk down the aisle, learn more about the families of the stars of 'This Is Us'
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Nicole Scherzinger Will Perform at 2024 Tony Awards for Emotional 'In Memoriam' Segment (Exclusive)
PEOPLE can also reveal the show will include a special tribute to Chita Rivera featuring Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Bebe Neuwirth
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Kehlani, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Muni Long And More New R&B For The Soft?Life
These new R&B picks will make you forget how hard life can be.
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Jasmine Cephas Jones Mirrors Her Father’s Legacy While Mapping Out Her?Own
The late Ron Cephas Jones’ only child is a phoenix triumphing through grief.
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Sterling K. Brown Recalls How Ron Cephas Jones Was Sick While Filming “This Is Us”: 'He Made the Most of His Life'
Cephas Jones died on Aug. 23, 2023, of a "long-standing pulmonary issue"
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Emmys will honor the late actors Treat Williams and Ron Cephas Jones with nominations
One year after Ray Liotta received a posthumous Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor Emmy notice for “Black Bird,” recently deceased actors Treat Williams and Ron Cephas Jones are eligible to compete for that same prize. If both are nominated for their respective fact-based turns on the anthology series “Feud” and “Genius,” they will make …
